Display systems and methods for a recreational vehicle

ABSTRACT

The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/161,720, filed May 23, 2016, titled DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARECREATIONAL VEHICLE, the entire disclosure of which is expresslyincorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods which displayinformation regarding a recreational vehicle to a rider, and inparticular to systems and methods which provide customized informationregarding a recreational vehicle and/or a rider portable communicationdevice to a rider.

Recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),side-by-side vehicles, utility vehicles, and snowmobiles, are widelyused for recreational purposes. These vehicles might be used on bothroads and trails, or only on trails.

The present application discloses systems and methods to presentinformation to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizablevisual information to recreational vehicle riders. The presentapplication further discloses systems and methods to connect andtransmit audio information between a driver portable communicationdevice and a driver audio interface device through the recreationalvehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communicationdevice and a passenger audio interface device.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a recreation vehicle foroperation by an operator comprises a plurality of ground engagingmembers, a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members,a prime mover supported by the frame and operatively coupled to at leastone of the plurality of ground engaging members to power movement of therecreational vehicle, and a steering system supported by the frame andoperatively coupled to at least a portion of the plurality of groundengaging members to move the portion of the plurality of ground engagingmembers relative to the frame. The steering system includes a steeringmember adapted to be grasped by the operator of the recreational vehicleand the steering member is movable relative to the frame. Therecreational vehicle further comprises a user interface system supportedby the frame. The user interface system includes a display which isconfigurable to display a first screen layout which includes at least afirst region having a first region layout selected from at least onepre-defined groups of region layouts. The display also is configurableto display a second screen layout which has a second region layoutselected from the at least one predefined groups of region layouts.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method ofcommunicating information to a rider of a recreational vehicle comprisesthe step of providing a display supported by a frame of the recreationalvehicle. The display is configurable to display a first screen layoutand the first screen layout includes at least a first region having afirst region layout selectable from at least one pre-defined groups ofregion layouts. The display also is configurable to display a secondregion having a second region layout selectable from the at least onepredefined groups of region layouts. The method also comprises receivinga first selection for the first region layout, receiving a secondselection for the second region layout, and storing the first selectionand the second selection in a memory associated with the recreationalvehicle.

In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, a recreationalvehicle for operation by an operator comprises a plurality of groundengaging members, a frame supported by the plurality of ground engagingmembers, a prime mover supported by the frame and operatively coupled toat least one of the plurality of ground engaging members to powermovement of the recreational vehicle, and a steering system supported bythe frame and operatively coupled to at least a portion of the pluralityof ground engaging members to move the portion of the plurality ofground engaging members relative to the frame. The steering systemincludes a steering member adapted to be grasped by the operator of therecreational vehicle, the steering member being movable relative to theframe. Additionally, the recreational vehicle comprises a user interfacesystem supported by the frame, the user interface system including aplurality of user inputs supported by the steering member and a displayspaced apart from the steering member. The display is configurable tosequentially provide at least three different screen layouts in responseto at least two actuations of a first user input of the plurality ofuser inputs.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of communicatinginformation to a rider of a recreational vehicle comprises the step ofproviding a display supported by a frame of the recreational vehicle.The display is configured to provide at least three screen layouts. Themethod also comprises the step of providing a plurality of user inputssupported by a steering member of a steering system of the recreationalvehicle. The steering member is moveable relative to the frame.Additionally, in response to at least two actuations of a first userinput of the plurality of user inputs, the method comprises the step ofsequentially cycling through the at least three screen layoutsconfigured for display on the display.

In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, a recreationalvehicle for use by a driver and at least a first passenger is disclosed.The driver has a driver portable communication device and a driver audiointerface device having a microphone and a speaker. The first passengerhas a first passenger portable communication device and a firstpassenger audio interface device having a microphone and a speaker. Therecreational vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members, aframe supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, a primemover supported by the frame and operatively coupled to at least one ofthe plurality of ground engaging members to power movement of therecreational vehicle, and a steering system supported by the frame andoperatively coupled to at least a portion of the plurality of groundengaging members to move the portion of the plurality of ground engagingmembers relative to the frame. The steering system includes a steeringmember adapted to be grasped by the operator of the recreationalvehicle, the steering member being movable relative to the frame. Thevehicle further comprises at least one controller supported by theframe. The at least one controller is adapted to be operatively coupledto the driver portable communication device, the driver audio interfacedevice, the passenger portable communication device, and the passengeraudio interface device. The at least one controller is configured tocommunicate audio information between the driver portable communicationdevice and the driver audio interface device through the at least onecontroller and to communicate audio information between the passengerportable communication device and the passenger audio interface devicethrough the at least one controller.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method ofcommunicating information to a driver and at least a first passenger ofa recreational vehicle is disclosed. The driver has a driver portablecommunication device and a driver audio interface device having amicrophone and a speaker. The first passenger has a first passengerportable communication device and a first passenger audio interfacedevice having a microphone and a speaker. The method comprises the stepof operatively coupling at least one controller of the recreationalvehicle with the driver portable communication device, the driver audiointerface device, the first passenger portable communication device, andthe first passenger audio interface device. The method also comprisesthe step of routing audio information through the at least onecontroller of the recreational vehicle between one of (a) the driverportable communication device and the driver audio interface device and(b) the first passenger portable communication device and the passengeraudio interface device, wherein audio information is routed between thedriver portable communication device and the driver audio interfacedevice in response to a driver call being established with the driverportable communication device and wherein audio information is routedbetween the first passenger portable communication device and the firstpassenger audio interface device in response to a first passenger callbeing established with the first passenger portable communicationdevice.

Additional features of the present disclosure will become more apparentto those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detaileddescriptions of illustrative embodiments exemplifying the best mode ofcarrying out the invention as presently perceived.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Advantages and features of the embodiments of this disclosure willbecome more apparent from the following detailed description ofexemplary embodiments when viewed in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a representative view of an exemplary vehicle;

FIG. 2 is a representative view of an exemplary power system of thevehicle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a representative view of exemplary components of the vehicleof FIG. 1 operatively coupled to a group management master controller;

FIG. 4 is a front, left side, perspective view of an exemplarymotorcycle;

FIG. 5 is a rear, right side, perspective view of the motorcycle of FIG.4;

FIG. 6 is a left side view of the motorcycle of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the motorcycle of FIG. 4;

FIG. 8 is a partial view of the motorcycle of FIG. 4 from a driverlocation on the motorcycle illustrating a user interface system of themotorcycle of FIG. 4;

FIG. 9 is a first exemplary riding screen layout for a display of theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a second exemplary riding screen layout for a display of theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a third exemplary riding screen layout for a display of theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is an exemplary audio screen layout for a display of the userinterface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is an exemplary power off screen layout for a display of theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is an exemplary connectivity screen layout for a display of theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is an exemplary maps/navigation screen layout for a display ofthe user interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 16 is an exemplary layout of customizable regions for the ridingscreens of FIGS. 9-11;

FIG. 17 is an exemplary selection inputs for the customizable regionsillustrated in FIG. 16;

FIG. 18A is a first exemplary trip screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 18B is a second exemplary trip screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 19A is a first exemplary ride data screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 19B is a second exemplary ride data screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 20A is a first exemplary vehicle information screen layout fordisplay on a display of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one ofthe customizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 20B is a second exemplary vehicle information screen layout fordisplay on a display of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one ofthe customizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 21A is a first exemplary vehicle status screen layout for displayon a display of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 21B is a second exemplary vehicle status screen layout for displayon a display of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 22A is a first exemplary audio screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 22B is a second exemplary audio screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 23 is an exemplary connectivity screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 24 is an exemplary maps/navigation screen layout for display on adisplay of the user interface system of FIG. 8 in one of thecustomizable regions of FIG. 16;

FIG. 25 is another exemplary layout of customizable regions for theriding screens of FIGS. 9-11;

FIG. 26 is an exemplary map screen layout positioned in one ofcustomizable regions of FIG. 25;

FIG. 27 is an exemplary selection inputs for the larger customizableregions illustrated in FIG. 26;

FIG. 28 is an exemplary range screen layout positioned in one ofcustomizable regions of FIG. 25;

FIG. 29 is an exemplary selection inputs for the smaller customizableregions illustrated in FIG. 28;

FIG. 30 is an exemplary cycling sequence stored on a non-transitorycomputer readable media accessible by the controller associated with theuser interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 31 is an exemplary navigation sequence relative to a map screenlayout stored on a non-transitory computer readable media accessible bythe controller associated with the user interface system of FIG. 8;

FIG. 32 is a representative view of the connectivity arrangement of thevehicle of FIG. 2;

FIG. 33 is an audio flow representative view of the arrangement of FIG.32 illustrating the passing of audio information between a driverportable communication device and a driver audio interface devicethrough a controller of the vehicle;

FIG. 34 is an audio flow representative view of the arrangement of FIG.32 illustrating the passing of audio information between a passengerportable communication device and a passenger audio interface devicethrough a controller of the vehicle;

FIG. 35 is an exemplary sequence stored on a non-transitory computerreadable media accessible by the controller associated with the userinterface system of FIG. 8 for routing audio information from anincoming call;

FIG. 36 is an exemplary notification screen layout for a display of userinterface system of FIG. 8 for an incoming call;

FIG. 37 is an exemplary sequence stored on a non-transitory computerreadable media accessible by the controller associated with the userinterface system of FIG. 8 for options regarding an incoming call or anincoming text;

FIG. 38 is an exemplary notification screen layout for a display of userinterface system of FIG. 8 for an incoming text;

FIG. 39 is an exemplary sequence stored on a non-transitory computerreadable media accessible by the controller associated with the userinterface system of FIG. 8 for routing audio information from a placedcall;

FIG. 40 is a schematic view of the vehicle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 41 is an illustrative embodiment of a home screen for analternative embodiment display for the vehicle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 42 is an illustrative embodiment of an options screen for thedisplay of FIG. 41;

FIG. 43 is a flow chart of the operation of the options screen of FIG.42;

FIG. 44 is an illustrative embodiment of a Drive Mode Input screen forthe display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 45 is an illustrative embodiment of an Accessories Input screen forthe display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 46A is an illustrative embodiment of an adjustment of an imageaccessed via a Map Options screen for the display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 46B is a further illustrative embodiment of another adjustment ofan image accessed via the Map Options screen of FIG. 46A;

FIG. 47 is an illustrative embodiment of a Phone Options screen for thedisplay of FIG. 41;

FIG. 48A is an illustrative embodiment of options shown on the displayof FIG. 41 when a camera on the vehicle is taking static or live images;

FIG. 48B is another illustrative embodiment of options shown on thedisplay of FIG. 41 when the camera on the vehicle is taking static orlive images;

FIG. 48C is an illustrative embodiment of a summary of ride parametersshown on the display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 48D is an illustrative embodiment of the display showing aplurality of cameras on the vehicle that the operator may choose;

FIG. 49 is an illustrative embodiment of a security alert for a SecurityOptions screen for the display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 50 is an illustrative embodiment of a Settings Input screen for thedisplay of FIG. 41;

FIG. 51 is an illustrative embodiment of a Diagnostics Input screen forthe display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 52 is an illustrative embodiment of a Suspension Settings Inputscreen for the display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 53 is an illustrative embodiment of a Clutch Settings Input screenfor the display of FIG. 41;

FIG. 54 is an illustrative embodiment of a Speed Key Input screen forthe display of FIG. 41; and

FIG. 55 is an illustrative embodiment of a Drive Status Input screen forthe display of FIG. 41.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detailwith reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numeralsrepresent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views.Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of theinvention, which is limited only by the scope of the claims attachedhereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification arenot intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the manypossible embodiments for the claimed invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a recreational vehicle 100 is represented.Recreational vehicle 100 includes a plurality of ground engaging members102. Exemplary ground engaging members include skis, endless tracks,wheels, and other suitable devices which support vehicle 100 relative tothe ground. Recreational vehicle 100 further includes a frame 104supported by the plurality of ground engaging members 102. In oneembodiment, frame 104 includes cast portions, weldments, tubularcomponents or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, frame 104 is arigid frame. In one embodiment, frame 104 has at least two sectionswhich are moveable relative to each other.

An operator support 106 is supported by frame 104. Exemplary operatorsupports include straddle seats, bench seats, bucket seats, and othersuitable support members. In addition to operator support 106,recreational vehicle 100 may further include a passenger support.Exemplary passenger supports include straddle seats, bench seats, bucketseats, and other suitable support members.

A power system 110 is supported by frame 104. Power system 110 providesthe motive force and communicates the same to at least one of the groundengagement members 102 to power movement of recreational vehicle 100.

Referring to FIG. 2, one embodiment of power system 110 is illustrated.Power system 110 includes a prime mover 112. Exemplary prime movers 112include internal combustion engines, two stroke internal combustionengines, four stroke internal combustion engines, diesel engines,electric motors, hybrid engines, and other suitable sources of motiveforce. To start the prime mover 112, a power supply system 114 isprovided. The type of power supply system 114 depends on the type ofprime mover 112 used. In one embodiment, prime mover 112 is an internalcombustion engine and power supply system 114 is one of a pull startsystem and an electric start system. In one embodiment, prime mover 112is an electric motor and power supply system 114 is a switch systemwhich electrically couples one or more batteries to the electric motor.

A transmission 116 is coupled to prime mover 112. Transmission 116 isillustrated as having a shiftable transmission 118 and a continuouslyvariable transmission (“CVT”) 120. CVT 120 is coupled to prime mover112. Shiftable transmission 118 is in turn coupled to CVT 120. In oneembodiment, shiftable transmission 118 includes a forward high setting,a forward low setting, a neutral setting, a park setting, and a reversesetting. The power communicated from prime mover 112 to CVT 120 isprovided to a drive member of CVT 120. The drive member in turn providespower to a driven member through a belt. Exemplary CVTs are disclosed inU.S. Pat. Nos. 3,861,229; 6,176,796; 6,120,399; 6,860,826; and6,938,508, the disclosures of which are expressly incorporated byreference herein. The driven member provides power to an input shaft ofshiftable transmission 118. Although transmission 116 is illustrated asincluding both shiftable transmission 118 and CVT 120, transmission 116may include only one of shiftable transmission 118 and CVT 120.

In the illustrated embodiment, transmission 116 is further coupled to atleast one differential 122 which is in turn coupled to at least oneground engaging members 102. Differential 122 may communicate the powerfrom transmission 116 to one of ground engaging members 102 or multipleground engaging members 102. In an ATV embodiment, one or both of afront differential and a rear differential are provided. The frontdifferential powering at least one of two front wheels of the ATV andthe rear differential powering at least one of two rear wheels. In autility vehicle embodiment, one or both of a front differential and arear differential are provided. The front differential powering at leastone of two front wheels of the utility vehicle and the rear differentialpowering at least one of multiple rear wheels of the utility vehicle. Inone example, the utility vehicle has three axles and a differential isprovided for each axle. In a motorcycle embodiment, a differential 122and CVT 120 are not generally included. Rather, shiftable transmission118 is coupled to at least one rear wheel through a chain or belt. Inanother motorcycle embodiment, a differential 122 is not included.Rather, CVT 120 is coupled to at least one rear wheel through a chain orbelt. In a snowmobile embodiment, a differential 122 is not included.Rather, CVT 120 is coupled to an endless track through a chain case. Inone golf cart embodiment, a transmission is not included. Rather, anelectric motor is coupled directly to a differential 122. An exemplarydifferential is a helical gear set. The motor can be run in a firstdirection for forward operation of the golf cart and in a seconddirection for reverse operation of the golf cart. Although mentioned inconnection with a golf cart, the concepts described herein may be usedin connection with any electric vehicle.

Recreational vehicle 100 further includes a braking/traction system 130.In one embodiment, braking/traction system 130 includes anti-lockbrakes. In one embodiment, braking/traction system 130 includes activedescent control and/or engine braking. In one embodiment,braking/traction system 130 includes a brake and in some embodiments aseparate parking brake. Braking/traction system 130 may be coupled toany of prime mover 112, transmission 116, differential 122, and groundengaging members 102 or the connecting drive members therebetween.

Returning to FIG. 1, recreational vehicle 100 further includes asteering system 138. Steering system 138 is coupled to at least one ofthe ground engagement members 102 to direct recreational vehicle 100.Steering system 138 generally includes a steering member adapted to begrasped by an operator of vehicle 100. Exemplary steering membersinclude handlebars and steering wheels.

Further, recreational vehicle 100 includes a vehicle controller 140having at least one associated memory 142. Vehicle controller 140provides the electronic control of the various components ofrecreational vehicle 100. Further, vehicle controller 140 is operativelycoupled to a plurality of sensors 144 (see FIG. 3) which monitor variousparameters of recreational vehicle 100 or the environment surroundingvehicle 100. Vehicle controller 140 performs certain operations tocontrol one or more subsystems of other vehicle components, such as oneor more of a fuel system 110, an air handling system 115, CVT 120,shiftable transmission 118, prime mover 112, differentials 122 and othersystems. In certain embodiments, controller 140 forms a portion of aprocessing subsystem including one or more computing devices havingmemory, processing, and communication hardware. Controller 140 may be asingle device or a distributed device, and the functions of controller140 may be performed by hardware and/or as computer instructions on anon-transient computer readable storage medium, such as memory 142.

Vehicle controller 140 also interacts with an operator interface 150which includes at least one input device 152 and at least one outputdevice 154. Exemplary input devices 152 include levers, buttons,switches, soft keys, and other suitable input devices. Exemplary outputdevices include lights, displays, audio devices, tactile devices, andother suitable output devices. Operator interface 150 further includesan interface controller 156 and an associated memory 158. Interfacecontroller 156 performs certain operations to control one or moresubsystems of operator interface 150 or of other vehicle components,such as one or more of input devices 152 and output devices 154. In oneexample, operator interface 150 includes a touch screen display andinterface controller 156 interprets various types of touches to thetouch screen display as inputs and controls the content displayed ontouch screen display. In certain embodiments, interface controller 156forms a portion of a processing subsystem including one or morecomputing devices having memory, processing, and communication hardware.The interface controller 156 may be a single device or a distributeddevice, and the functions of the interface controller 156 may beperformed by hardware and/or as computer instructions on a non-transientcomputer readable storage medium, such as memory 158.

Referring to FIG. 3, operator interface 150 is included as part of aninstrument cluster 160. Interface controller 156 controls the operationof output devices 154 and monitors the actuation of input devices 152.In one embodiment, output devices 154 include a display and interfacecontroller 156 formats information to be displayed on the display anddisplays the information. In one embodiment, output devices 154 includea touch display and interface controller 156 formats information to bedisplayed on the touch display, displays the information, and monitorsthe touch display for operator input. Exemplary operator inputs includea touch, a drag, a swipe, a pinch, a spread, and other known types ofgesturing.

As illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 3, vehicle controller 140 isrepresented as including several controllers. These controllers may eachbe single devices or distributed devices or one or more of thesecontrollers may together be part of a single device or distributeddevice. The functions of these controllers may be performed by hardwareand/or as computer instructions on a non-transient computer readablestorage medium, such as memory 142.

In one embodiment, vehicle controller 140 includes at least two separatecontrollers which communicate over a network. In one embodiment, thenetwork is a CAN network. In one embodiment, the CAN network isimplemented in accord with the J1939 protocol. Details regarding anexemplary CAN network are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No.11/218,163, filed Sep. 1, 2005, the disclosure of which is expresslyincorporated by reference herein. Of course any suitable type of networkor data bus may be used in place of the CAN network. In one embodiment,a two wire serial communication is used.

Referring to FIG. 3, controller 140 includes a power system controller170 which controls the operation of at least one of prime mover 112,transmission 116, and differentials 122 (if included). In one example,prime mover 112 is an internal combustion engine and power systemcontroller 170 controls the provision of fuel, provision of spark,engine performance, reverse operation of vehicle, locking differential,all wheel drive, ignition timing, electrical power distribution, andtransmission control. Further, power system controller 170 monitors aplurality of sensors. Exemplary sensors include a temperature sensorwhich monitors the temperature of a coolant which circulates through theengine, throttle position sensor (TPS), exhaust gas temperature sensor(EGT), crank position sensor (CPS), detonation sensor (DET), airboxpressure sensor, intake air temperature sensor, and other parameters asrequired to control the engine performance.

Controller 140 further includes a braking/traction controller 172 whichcontrols the operation of braking/traction system 130. In one example,braking/traction controller 172 controls pressure and frequency of theactuation of the brake caliper. Further, braking/traction controller 172monitors a plurality of sensors. Exemplary sensors include a vehiclespeed sensor which monitors vehicle speed relative to the ground, analtitude sensor, and an engine RPM sensor.

Controller 140 further includes a steering controller 174 which controlsthe operation of steering system 138. In one example, steeringcontroller 174 controls an amount of assist provided by a power steeringunit of recreational vehicle 100. Further, power steering controller 174monitors a plurality of sensors. Exemplary sensors and electronic powersteering units, including speed profiles, examples of which are providedin U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/135,107, assigned to the assigneeof the present application, titled VEHICLE, docket PLR-06-22542.02P, thedisclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.

Controller 140 further includes a network controller 180 which controlscommunications between recreational vehicle 100 and other devicesthrough one or more network components 182. In one embodiment, networkcontroller 180 of recreational vehicle 100 communicates with paireddevices over a wireless network (e.g., via a wireless or wifi chip). Anexemplary wireless network is a radio frequency network utilizing aBLUETOOTH protocol. In this example, network components 182 include aradio frequency antenna. Network controller 180 controls the pairing ofdevices to recreational vehicle 100 and the communications betweenrecreational vehicle 100 and the remote devices. An exemplary remotedevice is a driver portable communication device 190, a driver audiointerface device 192, a passenger portable communication device 194, anda passenger audio interface device 196. Exemplary portable communicationdevices include cellular telephones, satellite telephones, and otherdevices capable of sending and receiving communications through externalnetworks. Exemplary cellular phones include both IOS and androiddevices, for example the IPHONE brand cellular phone sold by Apple Inc.,located at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, Calif. 95014 and the GALAXY brandcellular phone sold by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, respectively.Exemplary communications include audio calls, short message systemtexts, and other types of communication. Exemplary audio interfacedevices include headsets including a microphone to receive audio andconvert the audio to electronic signals and a speaker to convertelectronic signals into audio.

Controller 140 further includes a location determiner 184 whichdetermines a current location of recreational vehicle 100. An exemplarylocation determiner 184 is a GPS unit which determines the position ofrecreational vehicle 100 based on interaction with a global satellitesystem.

Although vehicle controller 140 and interface controller 156 areillustrated separately in FIG. 3, their functionality may be combined.Further, a portion or all of the functionality of one or more of networkcontroller 180 and location determiner 184 may be included as part ofinterface controller 156. In one embodiment, it is desired to includethe functionality of network controller 180 and location determiner 184as part of interface controller 156 to provide an instrument cluster 160that is easily replaceable or upgradable. Throughout this application,various features and functionality are described in connection withvehicle controller 140, interface controller 156, or generally a vehicleassociated controller. Either one or both of vehicle controller 140 andinterface controller 156 may provide the described features andfunctionality.

Memory 142 (FIG. 1) may be representative of multiple memories which areprovided locally with power system controller 170, braking/tractioncontroller 172, steering controller 174, network controller 180, andlocation determiner 184. The information recorded or determined by oneor more of power system controller 170, braking/traction controller 172,steering controller 174, network controller 180, and location determiner184 may be stored on memory 142. Memory 158 (FIG. 1) is one or morenon-transitory computer readable medium. Memory 158 may berepresentative of multiple memories which are provided locally withinterface controller 156, and one or more of network controller 180 andlocation determiner 184 when included as part of interface controller156. The information recorded or determined by one or more of interfacecontroller 156, network controller 180 and location determiner 184 maybe stored on memory 158.

Referring to FIGS. 4-8, an exemplary motorcycle 200 is shown. Motorcycle200 includes a front ground-engaging member 202 with a front axis ofrotation 204 (FIG. 6), a rear ground-engaging member 208 with a rearaxis of rotation (not shown), a frame assembly 210 supported byground-engaging members 202, 208 and extending longitudinally betweenthe ground engaging members 202, 208. Referring to FIG. 7, frontground-engaging member 202 and rear ground-engaging member 208 areinline and centered along a longitudinal centerline plane (L) ofmotorcycle 200. Motorcycle 200 further includes a powertrain assembly212 supported by frame assembly 210. Powertrain assembly 212 includes anengine 214 and a transmission 216. Transmission 216 may be a shiftabletransmission or a continuously-variable transmission or both. Engine 214is operably coupled to transmission 216 and includes at least onecylinder 218 and, illustratively, includes two cylinders 218. A fueltank 220 is fluidly coupled to engine 214 and positioned generally abovecylinders 218.

Referring to FIGS. 4-8, a seat assembly 224 is coupled to frame assembly210 and is positioned generally above at least a portion of powertrainassembly 212. Seat assembly 224 includes an operator seat 226, definedby a seat bottom 228 and a seat back 230, and a passenger seat 232,defined by a seat bottom 234 and a seat back 236.

Referring to FIGS. 4-7, vehicle 200 includes an operator area 240positioned generally forward of seat assembly 224 and rearward of atleast a portion of a front fairing 244 of vehicle 200. Fairing 244includes an upper extent defined by an upper lip 246. A center point ofupper lip 246 aligns with longitudinal centerline plane (L). Fairing 244extends rearwardly to a rear extent 248 which is positioned generallyabove an upper extent of fuel tank 220. Fairing 244 is coupled to afront fork assembly 250 of vehicle 200 and supports a headlight 252forward of front fork assembly 250. Front fork assembly 250 is operablycoupled to a steering assembly 254. Additional details of fairing 244and front fork assembly 250 are disclosed in U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 14/077,037 (Attorney Docket No. PLR-12-26258.01P), the completedisclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.

Operator area 240 includes steering assembly 254 including a handlebar256 which moves with the front fork, a right hand grip 258, and a lefthand grip 260. Operator area 240 is protected by a windshield 262.

Operator area 240 further includes a user interface assembly 270. Userinterface assembly 270 includes a first portion 272 supported by faring244, a second portion 274 supported by handlebar 256 and positionedadjacent left hand grip 260, a third portion 276 supported by handlebar256 and positioned adjacent right hand grip 258, and a fourth portion278 supported by fuel tank 220. Second portion 274 and third portion 276move with handlebar 256. Thus, when a driver of motorcycle 200 rotateshandlebar 256, front fork assembly 250, front ground-engaging member202, second portion 274, and third portion 276 all rotate with handlebar256. In one embodiment, faring 244 and hence first portion 272 of userinterface assembly 270 also rotates with handlebar 256 due to faring 244being supported by front fork assembly 250.

User interface assembly 270 includes a plurality of input devices andoutput devices. Exemplary input devices include buttons, switches, touchdisplays, dials, and other devices which receive input from a driver ofmotorcycle 200. Exemplary output devices include gauges, displays, touchdisplays, lights, and other devices that provide one or more of a visualoutput, an audio output, and a tactile output to a driver of motorcycle200.

First portion 272 of user interface assembly 270 includes a firstdisplay 280, a second display or gauge 282, and a third display or gauge284. In one embodiment, displays 280, 282, 284 may be movable orconfigured to tilt between upper and lower positions to accommodate thepreferences of the operator. First display 280 is positionedintermediate second and third displays 282, 284 and is positioned alonglongitudinal centerline plane (L) of motorcycle 200. Display 280, alongwith display 282, display 284, and along with display or gauge 286 offourth portion 278 and display or gauge 288 of fourth portion 278 areconfigured to display various data or information about the operatingconditions of vehicle 200, ambient conditions, infotainment (e.g., GPS,radio, wireless connectivity, Bluetooth® connectivity, audio settings),and/or any other information that may be useful to the driver duringoperation of motorcycle 200.

In one embodiment, at least display 280 is a touch-screen display with aplurality of pixels configured to change in response to an operatorinput. For example, the operator may use his/her finger to selectoptions on first display 280 and receive information about motorcycle200, ambient conditions, etc. In one embodiment, first display 280 has agenerally rectangular cross-section defined by a width 78 and a height80. Illustratively, width 78 may be approximately 5-7 inches, forexample 6.2 inches, and height 80 may be approximately 3-5 inches, forexample 3.8 inches. Second and third displays 282 and 284 also maydefine a rectangle in cross-section, however, illustrative first andsecond displays 282 and 284 define a circle in cross-section.

Additional details regarding motorcycle 200 are provided in U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/985,673, filed Dec. 31, 2015, titled TWO-WHEELEDVEHICLE, docket PLR-12-27459-01P-US-E, the entire disclosure of which isexpressly incorporated by reference herein.

Referring to FIG. 8, display 280 is part of an instrument cluster 300.Instrument cluster 300 additionally includes a riding screen inputbutton 302, an audio selection input button 304, a power button 306, aconnectivity button 308, a navigation button 310, and a configurationbutton 311 (FIG. 9). Although described or illustrated as buttons302-311, other input devices may be used including switches, touchscreen regions of display 280, and other suitable devices for providingan input to instrument cluster 300. By selecting any one of inputbuttons 302-311, the operator interface controller 156 of instrumentcluster 300 changes the layout presented on display 280. In addition toinput buttons 302-311, operator interface controller 156 additionallymay change the screen layout presented on display 280 in response toinputs provided as part of second portion 274 of user interface assembly270 and inputs that are part of third portion 276 of user interfaceassembly 270.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, second portion 274 of user interface assembly270 includes a left-hand trigger input button 312, a plurality of audioinputs 314, and a plurality of toggle inputs 316. The plurality of audioinputs 314 includes a volume up input 318, a volume down input 320, ascroll back input 322, a scroll forward input 324, and an acceptselection input 326. Alternatively, in one embodiment, accept selectioninput 326 may be an audio input selection to control various audiooptions, for example a sound-mute option and/or an option to play/pausethe audio. When accept selection input 326 controls audio input, acceptselection functions may be controlled through additional inputs, asdisclosed further herein. The plurality of toggle inputs 316 includes atoggle up input 328 and a toggle down input 330. Additional detailsregarding the use of left-hand trigger input button 312, audio inputs314, and toggle inputs 316 are provided herein. The third portion 276 ofuser interface assembly 270 includes a right-hand trigger input button332. When accept selection input 326 controls audio input, acceptselection functions may be controlled through inputs any of 312, 314,316, 332. Additional details regarding the interaction between theinputs of third portion 276, user interface assembly 270, and instrumentcluster 300 are disclosed herein.

Referring to FIGS. 9-11, three riding screen layouts 571, 573, and 575are illustrated for display screen 280. Each riding screen layout is acustomized screen selected by an operator of vehicle 200. Referring toFIG. 16, a representation of a first screen layout 340 is shown. Screenlayout 340 includes a first region 342 and a second region 344. Regions342, 344 are positioned side by side in a non-overlapping arrangement ondisplay 280. In other embodiments, region 342 is positioned above 344 ondisplay 280. Each of region 342 and region 344 are customizable by theoperator of vehicle 200. The operator can select the information to bedisplayed in each of region 342 and 344 from a preset list of options.In one embodiment, the predefined of options for regions 342 and 344include a trip 1 screen layout, a trip 2 screen layout, a ride datascreen layout, a vehicle status screen layout, a vehicle informationscreen layout, an audio screen layout, a connectivity status screenlayout, a map/navigation screen layout, and a custom image screenlayout.

Referring to FIG. 17, a selection screen layout 343 is shown. Theselection screen layout 342 provides the various options for regions 342and 344 to the operator of vehicle 200 for selection. An operator ofvehicle 200 navigates to first region 342 by selecting configurationbutton 311 (FIG. 9). In one embodiment, the operator may scroll througha left-hand list of selections 345 which correspond to region 342 and aright-hand list of selections 346 which correspond to region 344 byswiping their finger on the touch screen of display 280. The operatorthan selects by touch the desired option screen to be shown in regions342 and 344, as indicated by the outlined options shown in second region344 and selections 345. Once the selections are made, the operator willtouch the done region 347 of first region 342 to select the highlightedoptions. The selected options are stored in memory 158 of instrumentcluster 300.

Referring to FIG. 18A, a first trip option screen layout 350 is shown.This screen layout may be used for both a trip 1 option and a trip 2option. As shown in FIG. 18A, first trip option screen layout 350includes an indication 352 of a distance traveled since the tripodometer was set, a distance to empty indicator 354 which provides anindication of the remaining miles that may be traveled based on fuellevels in fuel tank 220, an average miles per gallon indicator 356, aninstantaneous miles per gallon indicator 358, a time elapsed indicator360, and an average speed indicator 362. In addition, a reset input 364is provided in the upper left corner of first trip option screen layout350. It will be understood by one of skill in the art the valuesreported in indicators 352-362 are based on computations made by one ormore of the controllers of vehicle 200 based on sensor values receivedfrom one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 18B, a second trip option screen layout 364 is shown.This screen layout may be used for both a trip 1 option and a trip 2option. As shown in FIG. 18B, second trip option screen layout 364includes an indication 366 of a distance traveled since the tripodometer was set, a distance to empty indicator 368 which provides anindication of the remaining miles that may be traveled based on fuellevels in fuel tank 220, an average miles per gallon indicator 370, aninstantaneous miles per gallon indicator 372, a time elapsed indicator374, and an average speed indicator 376. In addition, a reset input 378is provided in the lower center portion of reset input 378. It will beunderstood by one of skill in the art the values reported in indicators352-362 are based on computations made by one or more of the controllersof vehicle 200 based on sensor values received from one or more sensors144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 19A, a first exemplary screen layout 380 of a ridedata screen is shown. First exemplary screen layout 380 includes aheading indicator 382, a moving time indicator 384, a stop timeindicator 386, an altitude indicator 388, and an altitude changeindicator 390. Moving time indicator 384 provides an indication of theelapsed time that vehicle 200 has been in motion. Stop time indicator386 provides an elapsed time of the amount of time that vehicle 200 hasbeen stopped. Altitude change indicator 390 provides an indication ofthe change between the highest and lowest altitude readings of vehicle200 during the current power on of vehicle 200. In addition, a resetinput 391 is provided in the upper left corner of first trip optionscreen layout 350. It will be understood by one of skill in the art thevalues reported in indicators 352-362 are based on computations made byone or more of the controllers of vehicle 200 based on sensor valuesreceived from one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 19B, a first exemplary screen layout 392 of a ridedata screen is shown. First exemplary screen layout 380 includes aheading indicator 394, a moving time indicator 396, a stop timeindicator 398, an altitude indicator 400, and an altitude changeindicator 402. Moving time indicator 384 provides indication of theelapsed time that vehicle 200 has been in motion. Stop time indicator386 provides an elapsed time of the amount of time that vehicle 200 hasbeen stopped. Altitude change indicator 390 provides an indication ofthe change between the highest and lowest altitude readings of vehicle200 during the current power on of vehicle 200. In addition, a resetinput 391 is provided in the upper left corner of first trip optionscreen layout 350. In addition, a reset input 404 is provided in thelower center portion of reset input 404. It will be understood by one ofskill in the art the values reported in indicators 352-362 are based oncomputations made by one or more of the controllers of vehicle 200 basedon sensor values received from one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 20A, a first exemplary vehicle information screenlayout 410 is shown. The vehicle information screen layout 410 includesmiles per hour indicator 412, a distance to empty indicator 414, a rpmindicator 416, and a gear indicator 418. Gear indicator 418 provides anindication of the current gear setting for the transmission 216 ofvehicle 200. The current gear is a different color than the remaininggear indicators. It will be understood by one of skill in the art thevalues reported in indicators 352-362 are based on computations made byone or more of the controllers of vehicle 200 based on sensor valuesreceived from one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 20B, a second exemplary vehicle information screenlayout 420 is shown. Screen layout 420 includes miles per hour indicator422, a distance to empty indicator 424, a current gear indicator 426, afront tire pressure indicator 428, a rear tire pressure indicator 430,and a power level indicator 432 for an accessory of vehicle 200.Exemplary accessories include heated grips provided for right hand grip258 and left hand grip 260 of vehicle 200 and a heater for seat bottom228. In one embodiment, screen layout 420 may display controls andinputs for managing operation of the heated grips and/or the heater forseat bottom 228. It will be understood by one of skill in the art thevalues reported in indicators 422-432 are based on computations made byone or more of the controllers of vehicle 200 based on sensor valuesreceived from one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 21A, a first exemplary vehicle status screen layout440 includes a front tire pressure indicator 442, a rear tire pressureindicator 444, an oil life indicator 446, a vehicle accessory statusindicator 448, a lapse engine hours indicator 450, and a miles to oilchange indicator 452. Exemplary vehicle accessories include heated gripsfor right hand grip 258 and left hand grip 260. The miles to oil changeindicator 452 provides an indication of the expected number of milesthat vehicle 200 may travel prior to needed its next oil change. It willbe understood by one of skill in the art the values reported inindicators 442-452 are based on computations made by one or more of thecontrollers of vehicle 200 based on sensor values received from one ormore sensors 144 of vehicle 200. As shown in FIG. 21A, screen layout 440may further display an image of vehicle 200 at 1330. In one embodiment,image 1330 of vehicle 200 shown in screen layout 440 changes with eachvehicle 200 to correctly identify the type of vehicle the user isoperating (e.g., a touring motorcycle, a cruiser motorcycle, a utilityvehicle, etc.). For example, image 1330 may be changed by sending a CANor other signal to VCU 111 or another component of vehicle 200 toidentify the type of vehicle the user is operating. Once the vehicleidentifying information has been obtained, the correct image will beshown in screen layout 440 to match vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 21B, a second exemplary vehicle status screen layout460 is shown. Vehicle status layout 460 includes a front tire pressureindicator 462, a rear tire pressure indicator 464, a vehicle accessorystatus indicator 466, an oil life indicator 468, and a miles to oilchange indicator 470. Exemplary vehicle accessories include heatedgrips. The miles to oil change indicator 470 provides an indication ofthe expected number of miles that vehicle 200 may travel prior to neededits next oil change. It will be understood by one of skill in the artthe values reported in indicators 462-470 are based on computations madeby one or more of the controllers of vehicle 200 based on sensor valuesreceived from one or more sensors 144 of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 22A, a first exemplary audio screen layout 474 isshown. Audio screen layout 474 includes an audio band indicator 476, astation indicator 478, a song indicator 480, a genre indicator 482, afrequency indicator 484, a mute input 486, a previous stored favoriteinput 488, and a next stored preset input 490. In one embodiment, audioband indicator 476 allows the operator to change audio sources whendisplay 280 displays multiple layouts or regions of information.

Referring to FIG. 22B, a second exemplary audio screen layout 494 isshown. Audio screen layout 494 includes a song or album graphicindicator 496, a song duration indicator 498, a song title indicator500, an artist indicator 502, an album indicator 504, and a pause input506.

Referring to FIG. 23, an exemplary connectivity screen layout 520 isshown. Connectivity screen layout 520 includes a first region 522 and asecond region 534. First region 522 includes a driver portablecommunication device connection status indicator 524 for the driverportable communication device 190, a signal strength indicator 526 forthe driver portable communication device 190, a battery life indicator528 for the driver portable communication device 190, a call statusindicator 530 for the driver portable communication device 190, and atext message status indicator 532 for the driver portable communicationdevice 190. Second region 534 provides a driver audio interface deviceconnection status indicator 536 for the driver audio interface device192. In one embodiment, connectivity screen layout 520 further includesindicators for passenger portable communication device 194 and passengeraudio interface device 196. It will be understood by one of skill in theart the values reported in indicators for regions 522 and 534 arereceived from the respective driver portable communication device 190and driver audio interface device 192 by one or more of the controllersof vehicle 200. Driver portable communication device 190, driver audiointerface device 192, passenger portable communication device 194, andpassenger audio interface device 196 may be connected to motorcycle 200through one or more wired connections or through one or more wirelessconnections. Exemplary wired connections include through one or more USBinputs on motorcycle 200. Exemplary wireless connections include througha BLUETOOTH protocol over a radio frequency network.

Referring to FIG. 24, an exemplary map/navigation screen layout 540 isshown. Map/navigation screen layout 540 includes a map 542, a vehiclelocation indicator 544, a zoom out input 546, and a zoom in input 548.It will be understood by one of skill in the art that the locationindicator 544 is based on information received by one or more of thecontrollers of vehicle 200 from location determiner 184. Further, thezoom out and in inputs 546 and 548 control the zoom level associatedwith map 542. Map 542 may display additional information includingpoints of interest information, traffic information, and other types ofinformation. Exemplary information for presentation throughmap/navigation screen layout 540 is disclosed in International PatentApplication No. PCT/US2014/018638, filed on Feb. 26, 2014, entitled“RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTERACTIVE TELEMETRY, MAPPING, AND TRIP PLANNINGSYSTEM” (Attorney Docket No.: PLR-00TC-25635-04P-WO-E), the entiredisclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.Further, motorcycle 200 may be associated with a group of otherrecreational vehicles and information regarding the group may bepresented through map/navigation screen layout 540. Exemplary groupinformation is disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/293,471, filed Feb. 10, 2016, titled RECREATIONAL VEHICLE GROUPMANAGEMENT SYSTEM, docket PLR-15-27455-01P-US-E, the entire disclosureof which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.

Referring to FIG. 25, a representation of a first screen layout 550 fordisplay 280 is shown. Screen layout 550 includes a first region 552, asecond region 554, a third screen region 556, and a fourth screen region558. Regions 552-558 are positioned in a non-overlapping arrangement ondisplay 280. Each of regions 552-558 are customizable by the operator ofvehicle 200. The operator can select the information to be displayed ineach of regions 552-558 from a preset list of options.

In one embodiment, the predefined of options for regions 556 and 558include a map screen layout, a trip 1 screen layout, a trip 2 screenlayout, and an audio screen layout. FIG. 26 illustrates the selection ofa map screen layout 560 for region 558. FIG. 27 illustrates a selectionscreen layout 562 for one of regions 556 and 558. An operator selectsregion 588 through the touch screen of display 280 and sub-menu 564 ispresented on display 280. The operator then selects through the touchscreen of display 280 the desired screen layout. The selected optionsare stored in memory 158 of instrument cluster 300.

In one embodiment, the predefined of options for regions 552 and 554include a vehicle speed screen layout, a vehicle rpm screen layout, avehicle battery volt screen layout, a distance to empty screen layout, agear indicator screen layout, an engine status screen layout, a fuellevel screen layout, a connectivity screen layout, a tire pressurescreen layout, and a vehicle accessory screen layout. FIG. 28illustrates the selection of a distance to empty screen layout 566 forregion 552. FIG. 27 illustrates a selection screen layout 568 for one ofregions 552 and 554. An operator selects region 552 through the touchscreen of display 280 and sub-menu 570 is presented on display 280. Theoperator then selects through the touch screen of display 280 thedesired screen layout. The selected options are stored in memory 158 ofinstrument cluster 300.

Returning to FIGS. 9-11, the first riding screen layout 571 (FIG. 9)includes first trip option screen layout 350 for first region 342 andmap/navigation screen layout 540 for second region 344, the secondriding screen layout 573 (FIG. 10) includes first exemplary audio screenlayout 474 for first region 342 and a custom image screen layout 576 forsecond region 344, and the third riding screen layout 575 (FIG. 11)includes first exemplary screen layout 380 for first region 342 andfirst exemplary vehicle status screen layout 440 for second region 344.The custom image screen layout 576 displays either a present imagestored in memory 158 or a user supplied image which is also stored inmemory 158. An operator can sequentially cycle through the three ridingscreens 571, 573, 575 presented in FIGS. 9-11 by repeatably selectingriding screen input button 302 of instrument cluster 300.

Referring to FIG. 12, an audio screen layout 580 for display 280 ofinstrument cluster 300 is shown. Audio screen layout 580 is presented ondisplay 280 when the operator selects audio selection input button 304of instrument cluster 300. Audio screen layout 580 includes an audiosource selection input 582 wherein the operator may select between an FMband, an AM band, a weather source, an audio source from a Bluetoothconnected device, and an audio source from a USB connected device. Audioscreen layout 580 further includes a volume down input 584, a volume upinput 586, and a mute input 588. Further, audio screen layout 580includes a plurality of favorites 590 listed across a bottom portion ofaudio screen layout 580. Additional favorites may be displayed throughselection input 592 of audio screen layout 580. Audio screen layout 580further presents a genre selection input 594 and a discovery input 596.By selecting a specific genre through input 594 and selecting discoveryinput 596, the controller of vehicle 200 scans the FM frequency band todiscover radio stations matching the selected genre. In this way, anoperator of vehicle 200 can populate their presets with stationscorresponding to a desired genre when they are located outside of theirhome traveling area.

Referring to FIG. 13, a power off screen layout 600 for display 280 ofinstrument cluster 300 is illustrated. Power off screen layout 600 isdisplayed in response to an operator selecting power button 306 ofinstrument cluster 300. A selection of power button 306 for a firstduration results in power off screen layout 600 being displayed.Additionally, a selection of power button 306 for a second, longerduration results in display 280 being turned off (i.e., a black screen)however audio may be still be played or otherwise distributed to theuser. This allows a user to turn off display 280, for example at nightto avoid glare, while still allowing the user to have music, phone, orother audio input. Also, a selection of power button 306 for a third andstill longer duration results in display 280 of instrument cluster 300being completely turned off, including both display 280 and all audioinput. In this way, power off screen layout 600 allows the operator tohave three different power off options. Further, as illustrated in FIG.13, power off screen layout 600 includes an indication of the currenttime.

Referring to FIG. 14, an exemplary connectivity screen layout 602 isshown. Connectivity screen layout 602 includes a first region 604 and asecond region 606. First region 604 includes a driver portablecommunication device connection status indicator 608 for the driverportable communication device 190, a signal strength indicator 610 fordriver portable communication device 190, a battery life indicator 612for driver portable communication device 190, a place call selectioninput 614, and a compose text message input 616. The place call input614 sends instructions to driver portable communication device 190requesting that a call be placed. In a similar fashion, selection ofcompose text message input 616 sends a request to driver portablecommunication device 190 to begin a new text message. Second region 606provides a driver audio interface connection status identifier 618 fordriver audio interface device 192. In one embodiment, connectivityscreen layout 602 further includes indicators for passenger portablecommunication device 194 and passenger audio interface device 196. Itwill be understood by one of skill in the art that the values reportedin the indicators for regions 604 and 606 are received from therespective driver portable communication device 190 and driver audiointerface device 192 by one or more controllers of vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 15, an exemplary map/navigation screen layout 620 fordisplay 280 of instrument cluster 300 is shown. The map/navigationscreen layout is presented on display 280 in response to the userselecting navigation button 310 of instrument cluster 300. Through themap/navigation screen layout 620, an operator may be provided turn byturn navigation instructions, point of interest and address lookupfunctionality, and pinch to zoom functionality.

In addition to being able to navigate between first riding screen layout571, second riding screen layout 573, third riding screen layout 575,audio screen layout 580, connectivity screen layout 602, andmap/navigation screen layout 620 through the use of riding screen inputbutton 302, audio selection input button 304, connectivity button 308,and navigation button 310, an operator of motorcycle 200 may furthercycle through the screens through inputs provided as part of secondportion 274 of user interface assembly 270 and/or third portion 276 ofuser interface assembly 270.

Referring to FIG. 30, an exemplary processing sequence of one or more ofthe controllers of vehicle 200 is shown. As indicated in FIG. 30, anoperator of vehicle 200 may cycle through sequentially first ridingscreen layout 571, second riding screen layout 573, third riding screenlayout 575, audio screen layout 580, connectivity screen layout 602, andmap/navigation screen layout 620 by repeatedly selecting left-handtrigger input button 312 of second portion 274 of user interfaceassembly 270. In this manner an operator may view each screen withouthaving to remove his or her hands from handlebar 256. It is of furthernote that with this arrangement motorcycle 200 does not include a homescreen but rather provides easy navigation between a plurality ofdifferent screen layouts. In one embodiment, connectivity screen layout602 may be omitted.

When map/navigation screen layout 620 is presented on display 280, anoperator of motorcycle 200 may select other features of map/navigationscreen layout 620 as detailed in the processing sequence 632 illustratedin FIG. 31. The operator of vehicle 200 enters the sub-features ofmap/navigation screen layout 620 through actuation of right-hand triggerinput button 332 of third portion 276. Upon actuation of right-handtrigger input button 332, the point of interest input is highlighted asrepresented by block 634. By actuating right-hand trigger input button332 a second time, a point of interest listing is displayed asrepresented by block 636, such as gas stations, restaurants,campgrounds, etc. The points of interest option also may allow anoperator to identify favorite points of interests and may store thoselocations by name, geographic information (e.g., geographiccoordinates), or any other identifying information for easy access tothe operator when searching for a favorite point of interest. Anoperator may toggle down the point of interest list through theactuation of toggle input 330 as indicated by block 638 or toggle up thepoint of interest list through the actuation of toggle input 328 asindicated by block 640. Alternatively, an operator may return to themain map screen to the highlighted points of interest input throughactuation of left-hand trigger input button 312 or bring up a categorylisting through actuation of right-hand trigger input button 332 asrepresented by block 642. Once a category listing is displayed, anoperator may toggle down categories through actuation of toggle downinput 330 as represented by block 644 and toggle up the category listingthrough actuation of toggle up input 328 as represented by block 646.Alternatively, an operator may select a destination through actuation ofinput 332 as represented by block 648. A further actuation of input 332results in navigation instructions to be initiated as represented byblock 650. The navigation instructions provide one or more of audio andvisual cues to direct an operator of vehicle 200 to the destinationbased on a current location of vehicle 200. Alternatively, an operatormay return to the category listing through actuation of input 312.

Returning to block 634, an operator may select to return tomap/navigation screen layout 620 through actuation of left-hand triggerinput button 312 or to advance to highlighting a favorites listingthrough the selection of toggle up input 328 as represented by block652. In one embodiment the favorites include user selected destinationsthat are stored in memory associated with one or more controllers ofvehicle 200. From block 652 an operator can return to block 634 throughan actuation of toggle down input 330, return to map/navigation screenlayout 620 through an actuation of left-hand trigger input button 312,or advance to highlight a recent destinations option through actuationof toggle up input 328 as represented by block 654. In one embodimentthe recent destinations option includes destinations that vehicle 200has recently visited. From block 654 an operator can advance to block634 through an actuation of toggle up input 328, return to block 352through an actuation of toggle down input 330, or return tomap/navigation screen layout 620 through an actuation of left-handtrigger input button 312. Returning to block 652, a user may choose todisplay a favorites list through the actuation of right-hand triggerinput button 332 as represented by block 656. A user may toggle down thelist of favorites through an actuation of toggle down input 330 asrepresented in block 658 or toggle up the list of favorites through anactuation of input 328 as represented by block 660. Alternatively, auser can return to block 652 through actuation of left-hand triggerinput button 312 or select a highlighted favorite through the actuationof right-hand trigger input button 332 as represented by block 662. Fromblock 662 an operator may return to the favorites listing through theactuation of left-hand trigger input button 312 or begin navigation tothe selected destination through actuation of right-hand trigger inputbutton 332.

Returning to block 654, an operator may elect to display a listing ofrecent destinations through the actuation of right-hand trigger inputbutton 332 as represented by block 664. An operator may toggle down alisting of recent destinations through the actuation of input 330 asrepresented by block 668 or toggle up a listing of recent destinationsthrough the actuation of input 328 as represented by block 670.Alternatively, an operator may return to block 654 through the actuationof input 312 or select a recent destination through the actuation ofright-hand trigger input button 332 as represented by block 672. Theoperator can select to begin navigation through the actuation ofright-hand trigger input button 332 or return to the listing of recentdestinations through the actuation of input 312. Once navigation hasbeen selected as represented by block 650, display 280 returns tomap/navigation screen layout 620 to provide updates on the location ofvehicle 200 and instructions to the selected destination.

It may be appreciated that the user can toggle through information ondisplay 280 by actuating input buttons 312, 332 in a predeterminedmanner. For example, the user may depress or otherwise actuate inputbutton 312 and/or input button 332 one or more times (e.g., at least twotimes) to toggle through information or options shown on display 280.Alternatively, the user may press and hold input button 312 and/or inputbutton 332 for a predetermined length of time to also effect a change ondisplay 280 (e.g., to toggle through information on display 280). In oneembodiment, pressing and holding input button 312 and/or input button332 for a predetermined length of time may be defined as multiple inputsor actuations on inputs 312, 332. For example, pressing and holdinginput button 312 for a first time period may be considered a firstactuation and holding for a second time period may be considered asecond actuation, the second time period being longer than the firsttime period.

Referring to FIG. 32, a representation of motorcycle 200, driverportable communication device 190, driver audio interface device 192,passenger portable communication device 194, and passenger audiointerface device 196. Driver portable communication device 190, driveraudio interface device 192, passenger portable communication device 194,and passenger audio interface device 196 may be connected to motorcycle200 through one or more wired connections or through one or morewireless connections. Each of driver audio interface device 192 andpassenger audio interface device 196 includes at least one microphoneand at least one speaker. Exemplary wired connections include throughone or more USB inputs on motorcycle 200. Exemplary wireless connectionsinclude through a BLUETOOTH protocol over a radio frequency network. Inone embodiment, each of driver portable communication device 190, driveraudio interface device 192, passenger portable communication device 194,and passenger audio interface device 196 are paired with motorcycle 200through a BLUETOOTH protocol over a radio frequency network. In oneembodiment, vehicle controller 140 of motorcycle 200 is configured tocommunicate with at least three of driver portable communication device190, driver audio interface device 192, passenger portable communicationdevice 194, and 196 through a wireless network. In one embodiment,vehicle controller 140 of motorcycle 200 is configured to communicatewith each of driver portable communication device 190, driver audiointerface device 192, passenger portable communication device 194, and196 through a wireless network.

Referring to FIG. 33, vehicle controller 140 is configured tocommunicate with each of driver portable communication device 190,driver audio interface device 192, passenger portable communicationdevice 194, and passenger audio interface device 196 through a wirelessnetwork. When a call is either initiated by driver portablecommunication device 190 or received by driver portable communicationdevice 190, vehicle controller 140 routes the audio information receivedfrom driver portable communication device 190 to driver audio interfacedevice 192 through motorcycle 200 and the audio information receivedfrom driver audio interface device 192 to driver portable communicationdevice 190 through motorcycle 200. The audio information is not routedto either of passenger portable communication device 194 or passengeraudio interface device 196. Referring to FIG. 34, when a call is eitherinitiated by passenger portable communication device 194 or received bypassenger portable communication device 194, vehicle controller 140routes the audio information received from passenger portablecommunication device 194 to passenger audio interface device 196 throughmotorcycle 200 and the audio information received from passenger audiointerface device 196 to passenger portable communication device 194through motorcycle 200. The audio information is not routed to either ofdriver portable communication device 190 or driver audio interfacedevice 192.

Referring to FIG. 35, an exemplary processing sequence 700 isillustrated for handling an incoming call by vehicle associatedcontroller 140. The processing sequence 700 will be described withreference to driver portable communication device 190 and driver audiointerface device 192 although it is equally applicable to passengerportable communication device 194 and passenger audio interface device196. Driver portable communication device 190 receives an incoming callas represented by block 702. Driver portable communication device 190then notifies vehicle controller 140 of the incoming call as representedby block 704. Vehicle controller 140 provides an indication to the userof the incoming call as represented by block 706. Exemplary indicationsof the incoming call include audio indicators, visual indicators, andtactile indicators.

Referring to FIG. 36, an exemplary visual indicator 708 which isdisplayed on display 280 is shown. Indicator 708 provides information710 regarding the incoming call, an answer input 712 to accept incomingcall, and an ignore input 714 to deny the incoming call. In oneembodiment, an operator may provide either an answer indication orignore indication through driver audio interface device 192 as a verbalcommand.

Returning to FIG. 35, a decision is made by the operator to eitheraccept the call or ignore the call as represented by block 716. If thecall is not accepted, the call notification indicator 708 is removedfrom first display 280 as represented by block 718. If the call isaccepted, vehicle controller 140 sends a request to accept the call todriver portable communication device 190 and through call audio to thevehicle associated controller as represented by block 720. Driverportable communication device 190 receives the request to accept thecall as represented by block 722. Driver portable communication device190 accepts the call as represented by block 724. Driver portablecommunication device 190 sends and receives audio information from itscellular connection to vehicle controller 140 as represented by block726. Vehicle controller 140 sends and receives audio to and from driverportable communication device 190 through the Bluetooth wireless networkas represented by block 728. vehicle controller 140 also sends andreceives audio from the driver audio interface device 192 as representedby block 730.

Referring FIG. 39, an exemplary processing sequence 750 for vehiclecontroller 140 is shown. Processing sequence 750 details how to place acall with driver portable communication device 190. The processingsequence 750 will be described with reference to driver portablecommunication device 190 and driver audio interface device 192 althoughit is equally applicable to passenger portable communication device 194and passenger audio interface device 196. Vehicle controller 140receives a request to place a call as represented by block 752. In oneembodiment, the request to place a call is received through firstdisplay 280. In one embodiment, the request to place a call is a voicecommand received from driver audio interface device 192. Vehiclecontroller 140 sends a request to place a call to driver portablecommunication device 190 and a request to route audio back to vehiclecontroller 140 as represented by block 754. Driver portablecommunication device 190 receives the request to place the call asrepresented by block 756. Driver portable communication device 190places the call as represented by block 758. Driver portablecommunication device 190 sends and receives audio from its cellularconnection to vehicle controller 140 as represented by block 760.Vehicle controller 140 sends and receives audio from driver portablecommunication device 190 through the BLUETOOTH wireless network asrepresented by block 762. Further, vehicle controller 140 sends andreceives audio to driver audio interface device 192 through theBLUETOOTH network as represented by block 764.

Referring to FIG. 38, an incoming text notification indicator 800 isshown on display 280. Incoming text notification indicator 800 providesinformation regarding the sender of the text and information 802 of thesender of the text. The operator may select either a quick reply input804 or a close input 806 provided on display 280.

As can be seen from FIGS. 36 and 38, exemplary visual indicator 708 andincoming text notification indicator 800 are overlaid over the thencurrently displayed screen layout of display 280. Referring to FIG. 37,exemplary visual indicator 708 and incoming text notification indicator800 are displayed regardless of which screen is being shown on display280. In addition to selecting either answer input 712 or ignore input714 for call indicator 708 or quick reply input 804 or close input 806for incoming text notification indicator 800, an operator can utilizethe inputs provided in second portion 274 of user interface assembly 270and third portion 276 of user interface assembly 270. In response toexemplary visual indicator 708, an operator may choose to ignore thecall as represented by block 810 by actuating left-hand trigger inputbutton 312 or to answer the call as represented by block 812 through theactuation of right-hand trigger input button 332. If the call has beenanswered, the operator may end the call as represented by block 814through the actuation of input 312. In the case of incoming textnotification indicator 800 being displayed on first display 280, anoperator may select to ignore the text as represented by block 816through the actuation of input 312 or to activate the quick reply listas represented by block 818 through the actuation of input 332. Theoperator may exit the quick reply list as represented by block 820through the actuation of left-hand trigger input button 312. Further, anoperator may toggle up the quick reply list as represented by block 822through actuation of input 328 or toggle down the quick reply list asrepresented by block 824 through the actuation of input 330. Inaddition, once an appropriate reply has been selected, the operator mayselect to send the selected reply as represented by block 830 throughthe actuation of right-hand trigger input button 332.

Referring to FIG. 40, vehicle 200 includes power system 110, electricalsystem 109, a plurality of accessories 1100, and sensors 144. Electricalsystem 109 may be electrically coupled to a server system 1200 to storeand/or access various information for vehicle 200. Server system 1200 isalso accessible via a plurality of other computing devices, such as amobile device (e.g., a mobile phone or tablet device) and/or a computingdevice having a web browser installed thereon. Server system 1200,electrical system 109, and any component of vehicle 200 or component oraccessory belonging to a user or passenger may be operatively coupledtogether via any wired or wireless communication system, mechanism, orprocess, such as through wifi communication, Bluetooth®, cellularsystem, satellite systems, etc. A plurality of third-party data servicesmay be integrated with the information delivered to an operator ofvehicle 200 and owner of the mobile or computer devices. The dataservices, provided by a data provider, allow for integration of avariety of types of data in a user interface coordinated by serversystem 1200. In the embodiment shown, the data providers may include amap data provider, a weather data provider, a GIS data provider, and atrail condition data provider. The various data providers arecommunicatively interconnected with server system 1200 via a network,such as the Internet. Additionally, such a network is used by users ofthe mobile or computing devices for communicative interconnection toserver system 1200, as disclosed in International Patent Application No.PCT/US2014/018638, filed on Feb. 26, 2014, entitled “RECREATIONALVEHICLE INTERACTIVE TELEMETRY, MAPPING, AND TRIP PLANNING SYSTEM”(Attorney Docket No.: PLR-00TC-25635-04P-WO-E), the complete disclosureof which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, electrical system 109 includes acontroller area network (“CAN”) interface 1202 electrically coupled tovehicle control unit (“VCU”) 111 which comprises at least an alternativeembodiment display 1000, at least one controller 140, and a plurality ofsensors 144, such as temperature sensors, speed sensors, pressuresensors, and any other sensor configured to determine a parameter of anycomponent of vehicle 200. As shown in FIG. 40, controller 140 isoperably coupled to power system 110, accessories 1100, and display 1000to receive information from various components of vehicle 200 andtransmit information about such components to display 1000 for theoperator's review. For example, controller 140 also is coupled to acommunication interface 1204 which may a cellular or satellitecommunication interface connectable to server system 1200. Illustrativedisplay 1000 is configured to provide various data or information aboutthe operating conditions of vehicle 200, ambient conditions,infotainment (e.g., radio), vehicle location via a global positioningsystem (“GPS”) antenna, wireless connectivity, and/or any otherinformation that may be useful to the operator during operation ofvehicle 200.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, display 1000 may be supported onvehicle 200 like display 280 and is positioned longitudinally forward ofthe operator during operation of vehicle 200, as disclosed in U.S.patent application Ser. No. 14/985,673, filed Dec. 31, 2015, titled“TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE,” docket PLR-12-27459-01P-US-E, the completedisclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein. Anillustrative embodiment of display 1000 is shown in FIG. 41. Display1000 may be a color, touch-screen display with a plurality of pixelsconfigured to change in response to an operator input. For example, theoperator may use his/her finger to select options on display 1000 andreceive information about vehicle 200, ambient conditions, etc. Display1000 may include a plurality of sensors, such as pressure sensors orcapacitive sensors (not shown), to determine the presence of theoperator's finger on display 1000. As such, display 1000 is configuredto distinguish between the presence of mud, dirt, or debris thereon andthe operator's finger such that only the operator's finger on display1000 accesses the various information and options on display 1000. Inone embodiment, the sensors for display 1000 allow touch operation ofdisplay 1000 whether the operator is wearing gloves or not.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 41, display 1000, fairing 244, and/orhandlebars 256 may support a plurality of inputs 1026 which also allowsthe operator to change the information presented on display 1000 andalso access various features of vehicle 200 (e.g., a radio, GPS,Bluetooth®, a power input, and other infotainment options).Illustratively, inputs 1026 may define hard or push buttons positionedbelow display 1000 on fairing 244 (FIG. 8). Inputs 1026 may allow forquick access to specific information by touching inputs 1026 and alsomay allow the operator to toggle through various screens on display1000. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, inputs 1026 may include a gaugeinput 1044 to allow the operator to immediately toggle between thevarious screens on display 1000, as disclosed herein, an infotainmentinput 1046 to allow the operator to quickly access music via the radioor other media and provide other entertainment options to the operator,a location input 1048 which allows the operator immediate access to GPSinformation and maps, as disclosed herein, a connectivity input 1050 toallow the operator to immediately access his/her phone or othercommunications device via CAN interface 1202, and a settings input 1052to allow the operator to quickly access the various settings for display1000 and vehicle 200.

Referring to FIG. 41, display 1000 is configured to display a pluralityof screens with various information to the operator and allows theoperator to change the output on display 1000 during operation ofvehicle 200. In one embodiment, display 1000 includes a main or homescreen 1002 which displays current information about the operation ofvehicle 200. For example, home screen 1002 includes a plurality of areasconfigured to display information about vehicle speed, coolant or oiltemperature, battery life or voltage, fuel quantity, transmission gear,etc. Illustratively, home screen 1002 includes a speed portion 1030 tooutput the vehicle to the operator, a tachometer portion 1032, anodometer portion 1034, a battery portion 1036, a fuel quantity portion1038, a gear portion 1040, and a drive wheel portion 1042 indicating ifvehicle 200 is in an all-wheel drive mode, a four-wheel drive mode, or atwo-wheel drive mode.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 41, home screen 1002 includes a statusbar 1028 in the upper portion of display 1000. Status bar 1028 mayinclude the status of the operator's phone (i.e., whether the phone isconnected to vehicle 200 through Bluetooth® at connectivity portion 1054and if there is a text message or a missed call at phone notificationsportion 1056). Additionally, status bar 1028 also may indicate theambient temperature at temperature portion 1058, direction of vehicle200 at compass portion 1060, and the time at clock portion 1062. Anyother features, indicators, notifications, or information may beincluded in status bar 1028 and, in one embodiment, display 1000 isconfigured for customization by the operator to allow the operator tosee any desired information in a given screen of display 1000. Statusbar 1028 is configured to be maintained in the upper portion of display1000 regardless of the screen or output displayed to the operator. Assuch, status bar 1028 is universally used with all screens on display1000.

Additionally, when an operator touches and releases or slides his/herfinger downward from status bar 1028, display 1000 may provide aplurality of options for the operator, such as options to switch toanother screen, see the status of other components, features, oraccessories of vehicle 200, and/or review any notifications aboutvehicle 200 or accessories 1100. In this way, status bar 1028 also mayprovide a return feature of display 1000 so that the operator mayutilize the drop-down type menu in status bar 1028 to access otherinformation on previous screens or advance to other screens.Alternatively, display 1000 may be configured such that when theoperator desires to return to a previous screen, for example home screen1002, the operator may slide his/her finger in a right or left directionalong display 1000. In addition to using his/her finger on display 1000,the operator may access other screens on display 1000 by touching inputson display 1000, fairing 244, and/or handlebars 256.

As shown in FIG. 42, one of the screens provided on display 1000 is anoptions screen 1004 which is configured to display a plurality ofoptions to the operator regarding various information that may be outputon display 1000. For example, options screen 1004 includes a pluralityof inputs 1006 which may indicate each specific function or informationtextually or pictorially through words or visual images. In oneembodiment, inputs 1006 listed on options screen 1004 include a power oron/off input 1008, a drive mode input 1010, an accessories input 1012, asettings input 1014, a diagnostics input 1016, a suspension settingsinput 1018, a clutch settings input 1020, a speed key input 1022, and adrive status input 1024. Once at options screen 1004, the operator maynavigate through options screen 1004 to access a variety of informationabout vehicle 200, accessories, ambient conditions, etc., as disclosedherein and according to FIG. 43.

Display 1000 may be configured to output various information to theoperator in a plurality of manners. For example, display 1000 may beconfigured to display information in a dual analog manner, a digitalmanner, or a standard manner with a manual or digital scroll bar (notshown) on the left and/or right side of display 1000 to scroll throughoptions on the screen.

It may be appreciated that various illustrative embodiments of theoptions and information configured to be provided to display 1000 aredisclosed herein, however, the operator may be able to customize orotherwise configure display 1000 and/or VCU 111 to provide anyinformation about vehicle 200. As such, the illustrative embodimentsdisclosed herein are not intended to be exhaustive and merely provideexamples of the information the operator may be able to access viadisplay 1000. Additional details of display 1000 and the illustrativeembodiments disclosed herein may be disclosed in International PatentApplication No. PCT/US2014/018638, filed on Feb. 26, 2014, entitled“RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTERACTIVE TELEMETRY, MAPPING, AND TRIP PLANNINGSYSTEM” (Attorney Docket No.: PLR-00TC-25635-04P-WO-E), the completedisclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.

Power Input

Referring to FIGS. 42 and 43, display 1000 may automatically turn onwhen vehicle 200 is turned on via a key, push button, remote starter,security key, fob, or any other device. Alternatively, display 1000 maynot turn on until the operator expressly turns on display 1000. Forexample, when the operator views display 1000, the operator mayinitially note whether display 1000 is turned on. If vehicle 200 is notturned on, display 1000 also may not be turned on. However, if vehicle200 is turned on, the operator may turn on display 1000 through powerinput 1008. In one embodiment, power input 1008 is displayed on optionsscreen 1004, however, display 1000, fairing 244, and/or handlebars 256also may include a power input (not shown) within inputs 1026 (FIG. 41)to turn on display 1000 when options screen 1004 is not visible.

Referring still to FIG. 42, with display 1000 turned on, the operatormay access options screen 1004 by selecting one of inputs 1026, swipinghis/her finger left or right on display 1000, and/or accessing thedrop-down menu from status bar 1028. For example, when the operatordesires to turn off display 1000, the operator may access power input1008 on options screen 1004 or through inputs 1026 on fairing 244 and/orhandlebars 256 to turn off display 1000.

Drive Mode Input

With respect to FIGS. 42-44, when display 1000 turned on, the operatormay desire to determine and/or change a drive mode of vehicle 200. Forexample, the operator may access drive modes input 1010 on optionsscreen 1004 or through inputs 1026 on fairing 244 and/or handlebars 256to display the drive modes available for vehicle 200. In one embodiment,and as shown in FIG. 44, the drive modes for vehicle 200 may be an ecoor economy mode to conserve fuel, a normal mode, and/or a sport mode foradditional speed and/or power output from power system 110.Additionally, drive modes input 1010 may allow the operator to selectthe terrain on which vehicle 200 is operating, for example mud terrain,snow terrain, sand terrain, hill climb or ascent, hill decline ordescent, and/or any other terrain condition for which vehicle 200 isconfigured. In one embodiment, drive modes input 1010 also allows theoperator to select all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or two-wheel drivemodes. In this way, the operator may make more than one selection whenaccessing drive modes input 1010. The operator may select the drivemode(s) desired by touching display 1000 and/or through an input onfairing 244 and/or handlebars 256.

Accessories Input

When at options screen 1004 (FIG. 42), the operator may selectaccessories input 1012 to access accessories 1100 for vehicle 200, asshown in FIGS. 43 and 45. For example, accessories 1100 for vehicle 200may include a radio, GPS or mapping function, head lights, fog lights,internal lights, electric power steering (“EPS”), Bluetooth®, a camera,saddle bags, a trunk, a windshield, adjustable suspension assemblies, orany other function, feature, component, or device configured for vehicle200.

Once the operator selects accessories input 1012, the operator mayselect one or more of accessories 1100 to access. For example, theoperator may select an accessory audio or radio function and display1000 may provide options for fade, balance, and any other inputs tocontrol the accessory audio on vehicle 200.

Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 43-45, the operator may select a lightsoption 1064 to turn on or off the headlight, ground lights, accentlights, underglow lights, fog lights, or internal lights to illuminate aportion of the operator space (e.g., dome or cabin lights) of vehicle200. In one embodiment, any of the lights on vehicle 200 may havecolor-changing LED lights and lights option 1064 may allow the operatorto change the color of any of the lights on vehicle 200.

Additionally, the operator may select an EPS option 1066 to utilize theEPS of vehicle 200 in a high, medium, or low mode by accessing theaccessories input 1012.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 45, the operator may access a windshieldoption 1068 to adjust the position of the windshield for vehicle 200 tomove the windshield upward or downward during operation of vehicle 200.

In one embodiment, one of accessories 1100 of vehicle 200 includes agarage door opener which may be electrically coupled to electricalsystem 109 of vehicle through a wireless or a wired connection andaccessed and controlled through accessories input 1012 on display 1000.For example, the operator may position a universal garage door opener onany location of vehicle 200 (e.g., in a storage console) and a CAN orother type of signal may be sent from display 1000 to the garage dooropener to allow the operator to control opening and closing of thegarage door through display 1000. Alternatively, a garage door openermay be integrated into the vehicle.

With accessories input 1012 (FIGS. 43 and 45), the operator also mayelect to connect to his/her phone, access the radio, access GPS and/ormap information for local terrain and/or location of vehicle 200 and/orother riders in the area, etc. For example, as shown in FIGS. 46A and46B, an illustrative embodiment maps option 1070 provides a map of thelocation of vehicle 200 which is shown on display 1000. Additionally,maps option 1070 allows for turn-by-turn directions or other navigationfeatures during operation of vehicle 200. In one embodiment, when themap is shown on display 1000, the speed of vehicle 200, the amount offuel remaining in the fuel tank of vehicle 200, the coordinates ofvehicle 200, and other information also may be displayed.

Because display 1000 may be operated by the operator's fingers, theoperator may pull his/her fingers apart to zoom in to a particular areaof the map (FIG. 46A), push his/her fingers toward each other to zoomout and access more of the location shown on the map (FIG. 46A), and/ormove his/her fingers upward, downward, to the right, or to the left tomove the viewing portion of the map to a different area (FIG. 46B).Additionally, using GPS coordinates of vehicle 200 through theoperator's phone GPS function or GPS on vehicle 200, the map feature ofvehicle 200 may allow a rider to pinpoint the current location ofvehicle 200 (i.e., “drop a pin” on the map) and subsequently name thelocation for future ride mapping and/or to provide the current locationto other vehicles. In this way, maps option 1070 of vehicle 200 may thentrace the route of vehicle 200 and allow the operator to save, name, orotherwise store and identify information about that route for futureride mapping. Additionally, in one embodiment, maps option 1070 ofvehicle 200 has a lockout feature that maintains the output of the mapon display 1000 and does not allow for changes to the map image providedon display 1000 for at least a period of time or while vehicle 200 isoperating at specific speeds.

Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 47, accessories input 1012 allowsthe operator to access his/her phone through a phone option 1072 (FIG.45). The operator's phone may be connected via Bluetooth®, and throughphone option 1072, an illustrative screen as shown in FIG. 47 allows theoperator to see the connection status, battery voltage, headsetconnectivity, and signal strength of the phone. Additionally, theoperator is able to see any missed calls and/or text messages receivedon the phone. The illustrative embodiment of display 1000 allows theoperator's phone to be accessed through display 1000 or by audiblecommands made into a headset that are transmitted through speakers tocontroller 140 to access the operator's phone. Additionally, more thanone headset may be connected to vehicle 200, for example both the driverand a passenger may each connect an individual headset to vehicle 200.In one embodiment, both the driver and passenger headsets may bewirelessly connected to display 1000 through any wireless, such as wifi,connection or may be connected to display 1000 through a wiredconnection. In this way, vehicle 200 is configured to allow forsimultaneous connection of more than one headset to allow more than oneperson on vehicle 200 to listen to audio, talk to others on vehicle 200,access a phone or other features on or connected to vehicle 200, etc.For example, Additionally, in one embodiment, the headsets may bewirelessly connected to each other to provide the driver andpassenger(s) to talk or interconference with each other without goingthrough any connection on vehicle 200. Also, in a further embodiment,electrical system 109 of vehicle 200 may be configured to connect withmore than one phone or device, such as a passenger's phone or an iPod®in addition to the operator's phone.

However, VCU 111 of vehicle 200 may be programmed to include specificlockout features for phone options 1072 based on vehicle operatingparameters. In one embodiment, phone options 1072 of vehicle 200 may belocked out when vehicle 200 is operating above a predetermined speed.For example, phone options 1072 of vehicle 200 may be temporarilydisabled when vehicle 200 is operating above a predetermined speed suchthat operator is not aware of incoming phone calls or text messages.Alternatively, or in addition to, phone options 1072 may include an“Ignore” option to ignore incoming phone calls and text messages whilevehicle 200 is operating and/or a plurality of quick response messagesindicating that the operator is not able to currently access his/herphone (e.g., “Driving. Will call/text you later.”).

Referring again to FIG. 45, by accessing accessories input 1012, theoperator can elect a camera option 1074 to turn on and off a camera (notshown) and direct the viewfinder of the camera in a particulardirection. The input from the camera is transmitted via controller 140to display 1000 such that the images being captured by the camera aredisplayed to the operator on display 1000. For example, any camera onvehicle 200 may be either directly wired to vehicle 200 (e.g., to theVCU and/or display 1000) or may be wirelessly connected to display 1000through, for example, a Bluetooth® connection. By connecting thecamera(s) to display 1000, various settings for the camera(s) (e.g.,resolution, mode, filter, etc.) may be adjusted via display 1000, ratherthan directly adjusting the settings on the camera itself or through anexternal device, such as a phone. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 48A,other information, such as vehicle speed shown at 1300, drive mode shownat 1302, gear selection shown at 1304, fuel level (not shown), music andvolume (not shown), error codes (not shown), time (not shown), GPSinformation (not shown), coolant or oil temperature (not shown), and/orbattery level (not shown), may be shown on display 1000 when images fromthe camera also are shown. Display 1000 provides two-way communicationbetween the operator and the camera(s) because display 1000 allows theoperator to control any of the cameras on vehicle 200 through inputsassociated with display 1000 and the video and/or images captured by thecamera(s) are transmitted to display 1000 such that the operator canview the images and/or video taken by the camera(s), as shown in FIG.48D. In this way, vehicle 200 and display 1000 eliminate the need forthe user to operate the camera(s) through his/her phone or other devicebecause the camera(s) are fully integrated into vehicle 200.

In one embodiment, the camera is configured for live photographs andvideo capabilities. However, once vehicle 200 is operating above apredetermined speed, display 1000 may automatically switch to adifferent screen such that the complete visual output on display 1000 isnot constantly moving while the operator is driving vehicle 200, as isthe case when the input from the camera is shown on display 1000.

In one embodiment, at least one camera is provided at the front and/orrear of vehicle 200. In this way, the camera(s) can capture images andvideo from forward-facing and rearward-facing views. For example, asshown in FIG. 48B, display 1000 may include a camera icon 1310 whichallows the user to toggle between any of the cameras on vehicle 200,including a front-facing camera, a rear-facing camera, a side-facingcamera, etc. Because the cameras are either directly wired to display1000 or are wirelessly connected to display 1000 via, for example, aBluetooth® connection, display 1000 recognizes multiple cameras andallows the user to toggle between the various cameras through icon 1310on display 1000. As such, a rear camera may be used as a back-up camerafor vehicle 200. Additionally, any camera on vehicle 200 may beconfigured to automatically record video once vehicle 200 is operating aparticular speed so that the ride may be automatically recorded withoutinput from the operator and reviewed later by the operator such that thecamera acts as a live action or action sports camera to record the rideof vehicle 200. For example, the camera may automatically beginrecording when the vehicle is moving and may automatically stoprecording when the vehicle stops moving. Alternatively, the user cancontrol when the camera starts and stops recording through an input ondisplay 1000 shown at 1306 in FIG. 48A and also can take a snapshot orstatic image shown on display 1000 by selecting the input at 1308 inFIG. 48A while the camera continues to record live images. In a furtherembodiment, the camera may automatically record images and informationfor a predetermined period of time (e.g., 5 seconds, 10 second, 15second, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) even if the user doesnot activate the camera. In this instance, the period of timeautomatically recorded by the camera may be saved as a loop, which theuser may then opt to permanently save to a memory or may opt tooverwrite to record additional images, video, and information from asubsequent ride.

In one embodiment, vehicle 200 may include any number cameras which mayface in any direction into or out of vehicle 200. For example, using awireless connection (e.g., a Bluetooth® connection) or a USB device, anynumber of cameras may be connected to vehicle 200. Additionally, onceconnected to vehicle 200, the camera(s) are known to display 1000 suchthat the operator select any/all of the cameras and can take staticimages and/or record video on any of the cameras by selecting an inputon display 1000. Additionally, any of the cameras may provide additionalinformation to the operator, such as if a person is approaching vehicle200 quickly, if another vehicle is a “blind spot” of vehicle 200, etc.

When the camera(s) records live video or taking static images, theinformation and images captured by the camera may be recorded to amemory of vehicle 200, display 1000, or the camera itself. Moreparticularly, the memory associated with the camera may be accessedthrough a USB port on vehicle 200 or remotely through Bluetooth® orwireless connectivity to a device. In one embodiment, all of the camerason vehicle 200 may record images, video, and other information to asingle memory location of vehicle 200 to consolidate the informationfrom the cameras into a single location. Additionally, the images,video, and information captured by the camera(s) may be shared on socialmedia, sent to contacts in a user's phone, or uploaded to a cloud whenvehicle 200 is connected to a wife, Bluetooth®, or any other wirelessnetwork or system. The images obtained from the camera may be reviewedeither on an external device (e.g., a phone) or on display 1000 via aplayback function accessible through display 1000. Also, a summaryscreen may be shown on display 1000, as shown in FIG. 48C, to providetrip information to the rider after the camera has stopped recording acertain portion of the ride, when vehicle 200 is in Park, when engine214 has stopped, or when any other parameter has been met. Additionally,the illustrative summary screen shown in FIG. 48C may be transmitted toa cloud, a memory, social media, or contacts of the rider to displayinformation such as average speed at 1312, maximum speed at 1314, ridingtime at 1316, moving time at 1318, stop time at 1320, maximum lean ofvehicle 200 at 1322, maximum climb or elevation of vehicle 200 at 1324,and maximum descent of vehicle 200 at 1326.

In a further embodiment, the camera(s) may be supported on amechanically or electrically-controlled mount on vehicle 200 such thatthe user can manually adjust the position of the viewfinder of thecamera or, through display 1000, the user may remotely adjust theposition of the viewfinder.

Referring still to FIG. 45, the operator can also adjust the output ofthe clock feature through a clock option 1076. Also, the operator canturn on and off the radio, change the station played by the radio,and/or access other media, such as iPod® devices, mp3 players, USBconnections, etc. by accessing a radio/infotainment option 1078 withinaccessories input 1012. In one embodiment, radio/infotainment option1078 may include a “discoverable” mode which would “learn” theoperator's genre, artist, and song preferences and then predetermineplaylists, artists, or genres that the operator may wish to listen toduring a subsequent ride on vehicle 200. Additionally,radio/infotainment option 1078 may allow for preset favorites, such aspreset radio or satellite stations.

Other of accessories 1100 of vehicle 200 may include a security systemfor vehicle 200. For example, by accessing a security option 1080, asshown in FIG. 45, the operator may be able to lock saddle bags, a trunk,or any other storage compartment of vehicle 200. Additionally, theoperator may be able to input or change a security key, access securitysettings, and/or view all other security features of vehicle 200.Additional features of a security system for vehicle 200 may bedisclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/667,172, filed on Mar.34, 2015 (Attorney Docket No. (PLR-00TC-22557.01P-01), and entitled“VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM,” the complete disclosure of which is expresslyincorporated by reference herein.

Additionally, the security features of vehicle 200 may be configured todetermine if an accident occurred or if vehicle 200 is in a roll-oversituation. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, if vehicle 200 is hit byanother vehicle or in a roll-over situation, a sensor (e.g., a positionsensor) may be triggered or otherwise determine that the roll-over oraccident has occurred. The sensor or other feature of vehicle 200 maythen transmit a signal to controller 140 in order for security option1080 to allow for an automatic call for help. In one embodiment, a callmay be placed to 911 or to a local emergency services unit to alert thatvehicle 200 has rolled over. Additionally, a call may be placed to aperson in the operator's contact list or phone book if an accident orroll-over has occurred. In one embodiment, a call or alert may beprovided to any vehicle in the local area based on the proximity ofother vehicles to vehicle 200. As such, the security system or securityfeatures of vehicle 200 is configured to communicate or transmit asignal to the operator's phone which in turn then communicates or placesa call to a third-party, such as an emergency services unit, othervehicles in the area, a contact within the user's phonebook, etc.

During the call or through an alert, information about the operator,vehicle 200, and/or the location of vehicle 200 may be communicated sothat others can go to vehicle 200 to assist with the accident situation.However, if an accident or roll-over is not an emergency, securityoption 1080 on display 1000 provides a “CANCEL” input for the operatorto cancel the emergency call or alert. In one embodiment, a timer isprovided that displays the time in which an emergency call or alert willbe placed unless the operator cancels the call or alert by touching the“CANCEL” input. If an operator is injured and not able to cancel thecall, the call or alert will proceed to provide assistance to theoperator.

Settings Input

When at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43), the operator may selectsettings input 1014 to change the settings for display 1000 and/or othercomponents of vehicle 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, theoperator may change the default brightness or resolution of display 1000through a display option 1082 (also see FIG. 37). Additionally, whenaccessing settings input 1014, the operator may change notificationsthrough a notifications option 1084, Bluetooth® or phone connectivitysettings through a connectivity option 1086, power saving settingsthrough a power savings option 1088, language settings through alanguage option 1090, and other settings for display 1000 and/or vehicle200.

Diagnostics Input

Referring to FIG. 51, when at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43), theoperator may select diagnostics input 1016 to run a diagnostics scan ofvehicle 200 via a diagnostic scan option 1092 or access diagnostic orrepair information about vehicle 200 via a diagnostic notificationsoption 1094. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, diagnostics input 1016may provide trouble codes via a trouble/fault codes option 1096 to theoperator in the event of a needed repair to vehicle 200. Moreparticularly, notifications option 1094 may provide a notification tothe operator which is displayed on display 1000 indicating a trouble orfault has occurred and identifying the fault by a code. When vehicle 200has stopped moving, the operator may be able to look up the fault codethrough trouble/fault codes option 1096 of diagnostics input 1016 tounderstand the issue with vehicle 200.

Alternatively, or in addition to, diagnostics input 1016 may allow theoperator to search for common repairs to display tools and proceduresfor repairing a specific component of vehicle 200 via a search option1098. In one embodiment, search option 1098 of diagnostics input 1016may allow the operator to type a specific keyword or access a menu ofcommon repair procedures to fix a belt, change a tire, change the oil,add coolant, etc.

Suspension Settings Input

Referring to FIG. 52, when at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43), theoperator may select suspension settings input 1018 to change theparameters of the suspension assemblies of vehicle 200. For example, asshown in FIG. 52, the vehicle may include an electronically-controlledfront suspension and/or rear suspension. From suspension settings input1018, the operator may able to change various parameters of the frontand/or rear suspension of vehicle 200, such as the spring tension toadjust the stiffness in the suspension, by accessing front suspensionoptions 1102 and/or rear suspension options 1104

Additional details of the suspension assemblies may be disclosed in U.S.patent application Ser. No. 14/074,340, filed Nov. 7, 2013 (AttorneyDocket No. PLR-15-25091.02P), and entitled “VEHICLE HAVING SUSPENSIONWITH CONTINUOUS DAMPING CONTROL” and U.S. patent application Ser. No.14/507,355, filed Oct. 6, 2014 (Attorney Docket No. PLR-15-25091.04P),and entitled “VEHICLE HAVING SUSPENSION WITH CONTINUOUS DAMPINGCONTROL”, the complete disclosures of which are expressly incorporatedby reference herein.

Clutch Settings Input

Referring to FIG. 53, when at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43), theoperator may select clutch settings input 1020 to change the parametersof the clutch assembly (not shown) or other aspects of power system 110of vehicle 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the operator may ableto switch between manual and automatic clutch controls via a manualclutching option 1106 and an automatic clutching option 1108.Additionally, clutch settings input 1020 may display information to theoperator about the current clutch settings, such as a fluid level in aclutch master cylinder or parameters of a clutch linkage so that theoperator can change such parameters when vehicle 200 is not operating,if desired.

Additional details of power system 110, including the transmission, maybe disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,534,413, filed Feb. 17, 2012 (AttorneyDocket No. PLR-00TC-24937.02P), and entitled “PRIMARY CLUTCH ELECTRONICCVT”, the complete disclosure of which is expressly incorporated byreference herein.

Speed Key Input

With respect to FIG. 54, when at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43),the operator may select speed key input 1022 to change the parameters ofthe speed key of vehicle 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 54, theoperator may select the speeds at which vehicle 200 may operate for agiven rider and the input required to change the speed key parameters(fob, speed limitations, security key, etc.) via a speed key inputoption 1116. In this way, the operator may control operation of vehicle200 when another person is operating vehicle 200 based on the person'sage, ability, and experience with vehicle 200. For example, speed keyinput 1022 may allow the operator to set or change the parameters for aBeginner Rider level via a beginner rider option 1110, an IntermediateRider level via an intermediate rider option 1112, and an Advanced Riderlevel via an advanced rider option 1114.

Additionally, speed key input 1022 may be accessed remotely via a signalor input sent over a wireless network or Bluetooth® to remotely controlor change the parameters of the speed key of vehicle 200. For example,speed key input 1022 may be accessed by the manager of a fleet ofvehicles 200 to allow for fleet management of vehicles 200 from anylocation at or away from vehicles 200.

Additional details of the speed key of vehicle 200 may be disclosed inU.S. Pat. No. 7,822,514, issued on Oct. 26, 2010, and entitled “SYSTEMFOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARAMETERS” (Attorney Docket No. PLR-02-603.01P)and U.S. Pat. No. 8,948,926, issued on Feb. 3, 2015, and entitled“SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARAMETERS” (Attorney Docket No.PLR-02-603.02P), the complete disclosures of which are expresslyincorporated by reference herein.

Drive Status Input

Referring to FIG. 55, when at options screen 1004 (FIGS. 42 and 43), theoperator may select drive status input 1024 to view the status of thedriving conditions and/or the status of various components of vehicle200. For example, as shown in FIG. 55, the operator may view detailsabout the speed via a speed data option 1122, fuel usage via a fuel dataoption 1118, mileage via a mileage data option 1120, and coolant, oil,exhaust, or other temperature information via a temperature data option1124. In one embodiment, each parameter selected by the operator mayprovide historical, current, and average data to the operator.Alternatively, an output similar to home screen 1002 (FIG. 41) may beprovided to the operator such that the operator can view a plurality ofparameters at once.

It may be appreciated that any of the features and functions disclosedherein are applicable to both on-road and off-road vehicles.

While this invention has been described as having an exemplary design,the present invention may be further modified within the spirit andscope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended tocover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using itsgeneral principles. Further, this application is intended to cover suchdepartures from the present disclosure as come within known or customarypractice in the art to which this invention pertains.

1. A recreational vehicle for use by a driver and at least a firstpassenger, the driver having a driver portable communication device anda driver audio interface device having a microphone and a speaker, thefirst passenger having a first passenger portable communication deviceand a first passenger audio interface device having a microphone and aspeaker, the recreational vehicle comprising: a plurality of groundengaging members; a frame supported by the plurality of ground engagingmembers; a prime mover supported by the frame and operatively coupled toat least one of the plurality of ground engaging members to powermovement of the recreational vehicle; a steering system supported by theframe and operatively coupled to at least a portion of the plurality ofground engaging members to move the portion of the plurality of groundengaging members relative to the frame, the steering system including asteering member adapted to be grasped by the operator of therecreational vehicle, the steering member being movable relative to theframe; and at least one controller supported by the frame, the at leastone controller being adapted to be operatively coupled to the driverportable communication device, the driver audio interface device, thepassenger portable communication device, and the passenger audiointerface device, the at least one controller being configured tocommunicate audio information between the driver portable communicationdevice and the driver audio interface device through the at least onecontroller and to communicate audio information between the passengerportable communication device and the passenger audio interface devicethrough the at least one controller.
 2. The recreational vehicle ofclaim 1, wherein the at least one controller is adapted to beoperatively coupled to at least three of the driver portablecommunication device, the driver audio interface device, the passengerportable communication device, and the passenger audio interface devicethrough a wireless network.
 3. The recreational vehicle of claim 1,wherein the at least one controller is adapted to be operatively coupledto each of the driver portable communication device, the driver audiointerface device, the passenger portable communication device, and thepassenger audio interface device through a wireless network.
 4. A methodof communicating information to a driver and at least a first passengerof a recreational vehicle, the driver having a driver portablecommunication device and a driver audio interface device having amicrophone and a speaker, the first passenger having a first passengerportable communication device and a first passenger audio interfacedevice having a microphone and a speaker, the method comprising thesteps of: operatively coupling at least one controller of therecreational vehicle with the driver portable communication device, thedriver audio interface device, the first passenger portablecommunication device, and the first passenger audio interface device;routing audio information through the at least one controller of therecreational vehicle between one of (a) the driver portablecommunication device and the driver audio interface device and (b) thefirst passenger portable communication device and the passenger audiointerface device, wherein audio information is routed between the driverportable communication device and the driver audio interface device inresponse to a driver call being established with the driver portablecommunication device and wherein audio information is routed between thefirst passenger portable communication device and the first passengeraudio interface device in response to a first passenger call beingestablished with the first passenger portable communication device.